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A-A-58092
7 Januarv 1997
SUPERSEDING
NIIL-T-27730A (ASG)

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

TAPE, ANTISEJZE, POLYTETILQ?LUORETHYLENE

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item
description as a replacement for MIL-T-27730 for all Federal Agencies.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This commercial item description (CID) covers polytetrafluorethylene tape for use on
liquid and gaseous oxygen systems.

2. CLASSIFICATION

2.1 Classification. The tape shall be furnished in the following types and sizes:

Type I - The tape shall be contained on spool within a dispenser with a self contained
mechanism for cutting the tape to the desired length.
Type II - The tape shall be contained on a spool with a snap-on shell cover.
Type III - The tape shall be contained on a spool.

Size 1- 1/4 inch wide, and 0.0035 + 0.001 or -0.0005 inches thick.
Size 2- 1/2 inch wide, and 0.0035+ 0.001 or -0.0005 inches thick.
Size 3- 3/4 inch wide, and 0.0035 + 0.001 or -0.0005 inches thick.
Size 4-1 inch wide, and 0.0035 + 0.001 or -0.0005 inches thick.

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any other data
which may improve this document should be sent to: General Services Administration, Engineering
and Commodity Management Division (9FTE- 10), 400 15th St SW, Auburn WA 98001

AMSC N/A FSC 8030

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3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

3.1 Package de- construct u The tape shall packaged as specified (see 2. 1). If a dispenser
with a self-contained mechanism for cutting the tape+to the desired lengtlq or a spool with a snap-on
shell cover is specified it shall be as small in size and as light in weight as practical. The packages
shall be designed so that the tape maybe applied to male pipe threads with a of contact by personnel.
The packages shall also be designed to prevent inadvertent contamination of the tape with foreign
substances such as oils, greases, and dirt.

3.2 Tape eloe . The tape shall be capable of a minimum of 50 YO elongation without breaking
or tearing when tested in accordance with ASTM D-882.

3.3 a. The specific gravity of the tape shall be at least 1.2 when tested in accordance with
ASTM D-792.

3.4 Chemic~ro~ertie~ . The tape shall be at least 99 percent polytetrafluorothylene and shall
contain no materials that are combustible in the presence of oxygen or that produce toxic vapors at
temperatures up to 260°F.

3.5 Applicaticm ins tructions. The contractor shall provide clear and concise instructions as to the
application of the tape.

3.6 Wor kmanshitl The workmanship shall be of a high quality and shall be commensurate with the
requirements specified herein. Additionally, the workmanship shall be of the quality prevailing
among manufacturers normally producing antiseize polytetrafluorethylene tape for the purpose of
using on pipe threads.

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 ~. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum

extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Unless otherwise specified herein, all equipment, material, and articles incorporated in the work
covered by this CID are to be new and be fabricated using materials produced from recovered
materials to the maximum extent possible without j eopardizing the intended use. The term
“recovered materials” means materials which have been collected or recovered from solid waste and
reprocessed to become a source of raw materials, as opposed to virgen raw materials. Unless
otherwise specified, none of the above shall be interpreted to mean that the use of or rebuilt products
are allowed under this CID.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

5.1 Product conf~. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
commercial item description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and
quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace.
The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and
thereafter as maybe otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract..

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6. PACKAGING

6.1 Preservation. ~acka~imz. packin~. and marking. The tape shall be preserved, packaged, and
packed as specified in the contractor purchase order..

7. NOTES

7.1 mended use. The tape is intended as an antiseize and sealant of pipe threads of liquid and
gaseous oxygen systems of 2,000 psi and Iess.

7.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

Title, number, and date of this document.

:. Type and size.
c. Packaging requirements, if required (see 5’.1).

7.3 Part Identification n Number (PIN). The following part identification numbering procedure is for
government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the contractor.

This example describes a part number system for CID A-A-58092

~-l-l Example of a reference number:

AAxxxx -11

L Size : 1,2,3,4 (See 2.1)

Type: 1- Type I - Spool and dispenser with cutting mechanism.

2- Type II - Spool with a snap-on shell cover.
3- Type III - Spool.

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7.4 Source of Docum ents.

7.4.1 The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) documents maybe obtained from the
Naval Publications and Forms Center, Philadelphia PA 19120, for issue to DOD activities only.
Contractors and industry groups must obtain copies from ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia% PA
19103

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MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITY:

Custodians: GSA - FSS

Air Force -99
Army-MI Preparing Activity:
Navy - OS Air Force -84

Review Activities: Agent Activity:

Air Force -11 Air Force -99
Army-ME
Navy - YD (Project 8030-0714)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision
letter should be given.
2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4, 5, 6, and 7.
3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of the form.
NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of
requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization
to waive any portion of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.
OCUMENT NUMBER 2. DOCUMENT DATE fYYMMDD)

. DOCUMENT TITLE
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. NATURE OF CHANGE (/denti&’ pamgmph number and include pmpased rew”ie, if poasib/e. Attach estre sheets as needed.)

. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

. PREPARING ACTIVllY

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